Synonym(s)
Epidermal Growth Factor, Human Oligopeptide-1, Sh Oligopeptide-1
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"Barley" refers to barley; "Sh" oligopeptides ("sh" is the acronym for "synthetic and human") are recombinant, synthetic, human oligopeptides produced by the transgenic barley, "oligopeptides" generally refers to a linear peptide chain of up to 10 amino acids (mostly alpha-amino acids) linked by peptide bonds (amide bonds).
Transgenic barley sh-oligopeptides are used in cosmetic formulations. They act as skin care products (keep the skin in good condition).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer